John Carroll Volleyball vs. Capital

The Gold Streaks Bloggers will be posting updates throughout the John Carroll-Capital volleyball match at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Please check this space continuously over the course of this contest for the latest score, and how the match is shaping up.

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8:15 - The Blue Streaks are swept at home. The final score of game 3 was 25-16. Tonights game will be broadcast on STO. Players leave the court to the tune of the band.

8:14 pm - Beautiful serve right on the line from Jenna Zumberger of Capital.

8:12 pm - In an attempt to compose her troubled team, Coach Plummer calls JCU's final timeout. 20 -14 Capital

8:09 pm - Taylor made set from Capital setter Kara Guster to Allison Hostetler. No way John Carroll could stop the firepower of Allison on this play.

8:07 pm - Three consecutive points for the Streaks with Meredith McDiarmid serving. The crusaders deny JCU a fourth straight point, however and lead 18-10.

8:01 pm - MaryEileen Dalton has injected life into the Streaks with a big block. They still trail 9-5.

7:58 pm - Blue Streaks tie the score at three after bullets from Fox were turned away, Dalton throws another down that bounces in.

7:56 pm - The match resumes. For the thrid consecutive game, the Crusaders recieve the first point. Carroll has not held a lead all match.

7:53 pm - The search now begins for the best fan in the audience. Fans were selected by the people. Anna Semchak wins JCU fanatic!!

7:50 pm - Capital wins 25-16. During the 6 minute intermission, fans wil be entertained by John Carroll dance trio, TKU. They recieve an ovation at the conclusion of the dance.

7:49 pm - John Carroll is lucky! Hostetler crushes one but is called back on a carry by Capital. The Streaks still have a steep hill to climb in both the game and the match. They are on the verge of another loss. 17-24 Capital.

7:45 pm - John Carroll outside hitters are struggling where the Capital hitters are thriving. Blue Streaks struggling to keep their kills in play. 20-13 Capital

7:43 pm - Power laden Steinman takes a little off a spike to loft it over the heads of the front line to give Capital a 17-10 lead.

7:39 pm - Kristen Kidd found net and only net on 2 consecutive points. 12-6 Capital lead.

7:35 pm - Miscommunication between McDiarmid and Dalton leads to a point and a 8-3 Crusader lead.

7:34 pm - 3-3 in the early going. Isbell throws one down that is dug out and subsequently hit out by Capital

7:30 pm - Band begins to resonate with the crowd. "The Wave" forms.

7:29 pm - Game 1 goes to Capital, but the Blue Streaks fought mightily to stave off defeat. Look for a closer Game 2. Teams swap sides

7:27 pm - John Carroll is bringing it together. The Streaks have converted 2 straight points. But the question remains is it too little too late. Timeout Capital

7;24 pm - Capital hitter Emily Steinman annihilates a kill with a spike so vicious it makes Major League pitcher Roger Clemens cringe. Capital leads 22-14

7:20 pm - The intensity from the fan base is tranquil as JCU trails 10-18. Coach Plumber calls a timeout as the pep band attempts to liven up the crowd.

7:19 pm - Capital has every answer for outside hitter Laura Isbell. The Blue Streaks attept to go to Kerry fox for the kill but Capital keeps it alive and gets the point.

7:13 pm - Carroll coach Cally Plumber calls a timeout after three previous points landed out-of-bounds. Capital leads 11-5.

7:11 pm - Blue Streaks having trouble setting up their offense leading to much helter skelter and a 4-7 deficit.

7:08 pm - Teams traded barbs for what seemed to be one minute. MaryEileen Dalton fails a great kill opprotunity that opens the door for a subsequent Capital point and 5-2 lead.

7:05 pm - Multicolored signs drape the balcony of the Decarlo Center. Carry by JCU gives Capital 1-0 lead.

7:02 pm - Just finished an astounding rendition of the national anthem by John Carroll student Emily Hope. Teams are on their respective foul lines.

6:58 pm - About one minute away from the national anthem. Both teams have retreated to their respecive benches. John Carroll now in dark blue jerseys with white numbers. Capital in white jerseys and black numbers.

6:53 pm - Blue Streaks have taken the court. Uniforms are white with dark blue shorts. Crusaders have left for the locker room.

6:51 pm - The Blue Streaks have left for the locker room. Crusaders have the court

6:50 pm - The JCU Pep Band, under the direction of Mr. Marty Hoehler, is trying to get the party started right. We are expecting a big time match tonight between the Blue Streaks and Crusaders. About 10 minutes away from the national anthem.